By Jennie Zeitler, Correspondent International Random Acts of Kindness Week is Feb. 9 – 15 and the Live Better Live Longer (LBLL) community outreach program is recognizing two people who have spread kindness wherever they have volunteered: Pat and Becky McGuire. They have also demonstrated th...Read More

By Tina Snell, Staff Writer The Belong Team, a part of the Live Better Live Longer initiative in Morrison County, has adopted the “Bundles of Joy” project. The project fills a handmade diaper bag with diapers, baby wipes, washcloths, blankets, bibs, sleepers and other clothing, sheets and a ted...Read More

What’s in a name? If the mission revolves around promoting activities and strategies that help residents of the community live better and longer, then a name can be instrumental in focusing people on that mission. That name can be especially helpful when it already possesses some familiarity in th...Read More

By Tina Snell, Staff Writer There is a new force taking over Morrison County. It’s called “Kindness.” The Live Better, Live Longer (LBLL) coalition advocates a support network within the community and it all begins with kindness. The Belong Team of the LBLL coalition started the Kindness camp...Read More

by Jennie Zeitler, Staff Writer Members of the Live Better! Live Longer! (LBLL) initiative have been holding community gatherings around the county during the past year. Wednesday featured two such gatherings in Little Falls — one at breakfast and one at supper. The agenda included a meal followed...Read More

Talks include how to add years to one’s life and life to one’s years By Tina Snell, Staff Writer The Live Better Live Longer (LBLL) – Move Team has enticed motivational speaker Robert Sweetgall to speak in locally. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, at two venues in Morrison ...Read More

Focus to increase support for breastfeeding among employers, community by Jennie Zeitler, Staff WriterAs part of the Live Better! Live Longer! project led by Healthy Communities Collaborative (HCC), a new initiative is being established in Morrison County to encourage and support breastfeeding. St...Read More

By JENNIE ZEITLER, Staff Writer [email protected] The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is encouraging all residents who may be eligible to apply for help with their food costs. SNAP used to be called the Food Stamp Program. Benefits are now accessed through a card...Read More